3 Cheese Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pack Southern Chef bulk mild 2.5 lb. pack - casings removed
• 1 can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes with garlic (14.5 oz. can)
• 1/2 can tomato paste (6 oz. can)
• 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.)
• 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 12 oz. box noodles (your choice, I used bowtie)
• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 basil leaves chopped

Instructions

• Remove casings from sausage. Place into a large (12 qt) pot, over high heat, chopping/crumbling up sausage until brown (10-12 minutes). Drain grease.
• Add tomatoes, paste, sauce, seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil (5-7 minutes)
• Add the pasta and return to a boil, allowing to cook uncovered until pasta is al dente (7-9 minutes).
• Turn off heat. Add ricotta, parmesan, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheeses. Stir to combine.
• Top individual servings with remaining mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of basil.